xviii, 347 pages : 24 cm

In an effort to counter the confusion and isolation often experienced by a novice synagogue goer, as well as by many who regularly attend synagogue, this book offers introductions and instructions for all aspects of the synagogue experience

"A Jason Aronson book."

"A guide to understanding Jewish religious services"--Cover

Includes index

Following the service -- Pronunciation -- The Siddur -- The synagogue -- Fitting in -- Synagogue customs -- Synagogue features -- Jewish worship -- Congregational prayer -- The structure of Jewish services -- The Amidah section -- The Sh'ma section (K'riyat Sh'ma) -- The Kaddish -- The praise section -- The Torah-Reading section (K'riy-at Hatorah) --The closing section -- The preliminary morning service -- Appendix A. How to put on t'fillin -- Appendix B. Concordance of Siddur page numbering

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